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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2011-10-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20111013.19.4-157-500"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-10-13-Speech-4-158-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Maria Da Graça Carvalho2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-04-30)3 unknown; Partido Social Democrata (2009-07-14--2014-04-30)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council (2009-09-16--2014-04-30)3 substitute; BUDG (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 substitute; Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (2009-09-16--2014-04-30)3 member; EPP (2009-07-14--2014-04-30)3 member; ITRE (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3
lpv:translated text	"The internal market is a crucial tool for a competitive EU. A common value-added tax (VAT) system is essential if it is to function effectively. A comprehensive VAT system should reduce operational costs for users and administrative charges for authorities while combating fraud, which is a considerable burden on public finances and on consumers. The VAT exemption threshold for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) varies from one Member State to the next and applies at national level only. In order for the European Union to promote the growth of SMEs – which represent 99% of all businesses – and take advantage of the opportunities and benefits afforded by the single market, it is important for the Commission and the Member States to consider adopting a Europe-wide VAT exemption threshold for SMEs, with a view to cutting red tape and costs and ensuring access to the internal market."@en1

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